(a)

Annexed territory to be zoned AG. All territory, hereafter annexed to the city, shall be temporarily classified as AG agricultural district until permanent zoning is established by the city council, except as provided in subsection (c) below. The procedure for establishing permanent zoning on annexed territory shall conform to the procedure established by law for the adoption of the original zoning regulations.

(b)

Regulations for temporary AG districts. In an area temporarily classified as AG:

(1)

No person shall erect, construct or add to any building or structure, or cause same to be done in any newly annexed territory, without first applying for and obtaining a building permit or certificate of occupancy from the city, as required herein.

(2)

No permit for the construction of a building or use of land shall be issued other than a permit that will allow construction of a building permitted in AG district(s), unless and until, such territory has been classified in a zoning district other than an agricultural district.

(3)

An application for a permit for any use, other than that specified above, shall be made to the administrative official and referred to the planning and zoning commission for consideration and recommendation to the city council. The planning and zoning commission, in making its recommendation, shall take into consideration the appropriate land use for the area and the overall plans for the city. The city council, after receiving and reviewing the recommendations of the planning and zoning commission may, by majority vote, authorize the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy, or may disapprove the application as their findings may indicate appropriate in the public interest.

(c)

Concurrent rezoning and annexation. The city may consider application(s) for permanent zoning of a newly annexed area at the same time as the area is being considered for annexation.

(Ord. No. 953, 12-12-2005)